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Useful data for the Route: Ingapirca - Ecuador |
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Climate |
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The high plateaus have bleak upland moor weather. In the interior of the province, the climate is rainy and semi-humid Mesothermal, while the western area enjoys a sub-Andean temperate and tropical climate with continuous humidity.
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Tourist attractions |
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Culebrillas Lagoon
Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Cloud
Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Dew – Biblián
Zhoray Indian Fair
Ingapirca Complex
Ingapirca Museum
Temple of San Francisco
Yanayacu Resort
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Popular Feast Days |
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The Virgin of the Cloud - January
San José – Biblián – March
Inti Raymi – June
Corpus Cristi – June
The Virgin of the Dew – September
Feast of the Innocents – December to January
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Basic services |
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Drinking water, sanitary sewerage, electricity, telephone and garbage disposal services. Toilets and showers in the rural areas.
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Typical dishes |
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The crowing glory is cuy (guinea pig) in hot pepper sauce
Mote pata (a corn dish)
Cheese and buñuelos (fritters)
Draquesito, a nutmeg flavored eau-de-vie beverage
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Historical data |
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Independence day: November 4, 1820
The Province of Azogues was created on November 3, 1880
The Province of Cañar was created on April 23, 1884 during the presidency of José María Plácido Caamaño.
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